After Dark
Lawrence offers myriad music entertainment
Live music at area bars is one alternative to homecoming events on campus
HOMECOMING IS NOT JUST ABOUT THE FOOTBALL game. It's a time to take advantage of everything Lawrence has to offer. And local bars have prepared for entertainment seekers this weekend.
Students and alumni can enjoy good food, drink and music all weekend.
Most Lawrence businesses will be well-staffed but that may not be enough. Because more people are in town for homecoming, Lawrence businesses are preparing for large crowds.
"We plan to be crowded from the moment we open to the moment we close," said Debbie Fey, manager at the Free State Brewery, 636 Massachusetts St.
Troy Kuglin, manager at Dos Hombres, 815 New Hampshire St., hopes to see a lot of alumni this weekend.
"We expect them to return to the place where they spent a great deal of time in during their college years." Kuglin said.
Dos Hombres will have a full staff to serve its traditional Mexican entrees. It also will be offering nightly drink specials.
Jackie Decker, music promoter for Pipeline Productions, has planned a weekend of concerts. Pipeline Productions booked shows at the Bottleneck, the Granada and Liberty Hall.
The Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St., will cater to both young and old on Friday night with Revolution with DJ Roland. Saturday's concert is geared at a younger crowd with Clutch opening for Marilyn Manson.
The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St., also has two live shows this weekend. Julianna Hatfield will perform Friday, and Saturday's show features Lir and Semi Sonic. Semi Sonic formerly was known as Pleasure and Trip Shakespeare.
"Trip Shakespeare was very popular when some of the alumni were at KU." Decker said.
For information on the Bottleneck shows or ticket prices, call 841-LIVE.
The Robert Cray Band will perform Saturday at Liberty Hall, 642 Massachusetts St.
If music isn't what you are interested in, Lawrence is full of bars where students and alumni can meet new people and spend time with old friends. Louise's Downtown recently remodeled and added space upstairs for larger
We plan to be crowded from the moment we open to the moment we close.
DEBBIE FEY manager, FreeState Brewery
crowds. The Wagon Wheel Cafe also is a popular spot to go before and after the game.
Merchants on Massachusetts Street also are preparing for the influx of people in Lawrence. Jeff Owen, manager of the Brass Buckle, 805 Massachusetts St., will have a full staff working to help the additional shoppers in town.
"Parents usually come in to buy their kids something while they're in town," he said.
—BY BETH WEIST
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